scarcity
noun
scar·ci·ty
ˈsker-sə-tē 
-stē
plural scarcities
: the quality or state of being scarce
especially
: want of provisions for the support of life
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Examples of scarcity in a Sentence
Scarcity of food forced the herds to move.
the scarcity of good restaurants around here is surprising
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Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But attractive women fetched the highest prices, due to their scarcity in mid- to late 19th-century settler communities.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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—Robert Gray, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Adames would typically be worth a contract in the $140 million to $160 million range, but given the scarcity of talented infielders in free agency, Adames could land a deal worth nearly $200 million.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
But attractive women fetched the highest prices, due to their scarcity in mid- to late 19th-century settler communities.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Given the elevated and record attendance, the scarcity of seats means there’s likely little relief in sight for ticket pricing, and tour operators say many clients are booking up luxe experiences such as the Super Bowl and F1 races months in advance.
—Robert Gray, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Adames would typically be worth a contract in the $140 million to $160 million range, but given the scarcity of talented infielders in free agency, Adames could land a deal worth nearly $200 million.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Scarcity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarcity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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scarcity
noun
scar·ci·ty
ˈsker-sət-ē
ˈskar-
plural scarcities
: the quality or state of being scarce : a very small supply
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